Stepping Out With Suikotsu

By KogasAngel/Lady Kogawolf

Kagome laughed and Suikotsu could not help but chuckle himself. It was pretty funny. He could just picture Dr. Sesshoumaru Yamada's face when Kagome called him a dickhead. That would have been priceless.

However, his mind turned back to the angered young man that he had encountered with Kagome and he cleared his throat.

"Ok, so tell me about this Houjo." He said, his gaze sliding over to the raven-haired young woman beside him. Clearly, this was a sore subject with her. She froze and then gave a soft shudder.

"Houjo is…was a very good friend at one time. Now, he is kind of making a pest of himself. It is really disturbing the way he is constantly around. Even my neighbors think that he was weird. Kouga, Bank, and Jakotsu don't want me alone with him." She murmured, her eyes cast downward.

Suikotsu slowly nodded. "I see. Why did you accept a date with him?" He asked. He heard her soft sigh and she shook her head.

"I suppose that I felt trapped. He is constantly asking me out, and I keep finding ways of saying no without hurting his feelings, but this last time, I hesitated and he took that as a yes. My friend Bankotsu wants to tell him to go and screw himself, but again, I don't want to hurt his feelings." Kagome said, sighing.

Suikotsu gave her a gentle smile. He liked the fact that she was so tender with how others felt. But, there was something about that particular young man that was unsettling. He could almost detect a violent streak beneath that calm exterior and he had not missed those glares that the young man had shot his way. No, this Houjo guy did not have all the cards in his deck.

As they drove to Kagome's home, Suikotsu had come to a decision. He would ask the young woman out and show her the night of her life. After all, what kind of boyfriend would he be if he didn't take his girlfriend out to dinner and dancing? Decision made.

When they came to a stop in front of her house, Suikotsu quickly got out and hurried to Kagome's side. He opened her door and took her hand, helping her from the passenger's seat. They walked up the sidewalk together and he waited patiently for her to unlock her front door. When she turned to face him, he cleared his throat and asked, "Would you allow me to take you out to dinner tomorrow night? I know this great restaurant and then we could go dancing."

Kagome's face turned thoughtful and then, she broke out into a grin. "I would love to. About what time can I expect you?" She asked.

Suikotsu smiled at her enthusiasm and replied, "Seven o'clock. I suppose that I had better get out of here. I have an early appointment and to be honest, I was on my way home to my bed."

Kagome giggled. She watched as he leaned over and kissed her softly on her cheek. "Good night, Kagome." He whispered, his warm breath fanning over her cheek. She nodded and watched as he turned and walked back to his car, a slight spring now evident in his step.

Grinning, Kagome let herself into the house and squealed with delight once she made sure that Suikotsu had driven off. She could not wait to tell Sango what happened.

When a knock was heard on her door, Kagome groaned. Surely that could not be Houjo. Well, she hoped that it was not Houjo. She went to the door and slowly opened it to find a very irate Bankotsu and Kouga glaring down at her. Gulping, she opened the door all the way and watched as the two young men stomped into her living room.

Whirling around, Bankotsu's handsome face was twisted in a fierce scowl and he gritted out, "Why in the hell did you go out with Houjo, Kagome? Are you that desperate for a date that you would stoop to him? You could have come to me, and even though I like men, I would have rather it been me to go out with you than that obsessed freak."

Kagome paled. She slowly shook her head. "It isn't like that. Houjo called and I couldn't think of an excuse not to go. I didn't want to go, but it happened and I am sorry, well, almost sorry. I have a date tomorrow night." She replied softly.

"Not with Houjo?" Kouga asked, still a bit miffed. He and Bankotsu knew how hard it was for Kagome to hurt anyone's feelings, but they also knew that it was very common for people like her to have their gentle natures taken advantage of.

"Nope." Kagome announced proudly. "I am going out with Dr. Suikotsu Nakamura. We are going to dinner and then he is taking me dancing."

Bankotsu and Kouga exchanged glances. "What time is he picking you up, Kagome?" Kouga asked, mentally making a note to set aside some time so that he could meet this new man.

"Around seven o'clock. He is very nice and he even helped me escape Houjo." Kagome said, chuckling.

Bankotsu relaxed. He had not seen Kagome this excited over someone in a very long time. He glanced at Kouga and sighed.

"Ok, but the next time Houjo calls for a date, you tell him to piss off, Kagome. I don't want him near you. He is not stable and I think that he might do something crazy the next time he has you alone." He said.

After securing a promise and a kiss on both his and Kouga's cheek, the two men left and waited until Kagome had locked the door behind them before walking back to their house. They walked in silence and then Bankotsu glanced at Kouga.

"I still think that you should have told her what Yumi told you. She has the right to know exactly how far off the deep end Houjo really is." He muttered.

Kouga shrugged. "Yumi asked me to keep it quiet until absolutely necessary. She doesn't want Houjo to find out that she is giving me information so that I can look out for Kagome. She said that after that incident of him crying out Kagome's name during sex, she realized that he was obsessed. In fact, she thinks that he may start stalking Kagome, if he hasn't already." He replied.

Sighing, Bankotsu opened the front door and watched as Kouga sauntered towards his bedroom, where Jakotsu was probably waiting on him. He glanced over at the phone and began to think of the long list of possible bed partners for the night. He needed to relieve some tension and even though he was ugly as sin, Mukotsu was a great fuck.

Smirking, Bankotsu picked up the phone and dialed the young man's number. When Mukotsu came on the line, they quickly made plans and agreed to meet. After he hung up the phone, Bankotsu went to his room and walked to his desk. He opened the drawer and grabbed out a couple condoms. No sense in not being careful. He shoved the condoms into his back pocket and then quietly left the house. He glanced over at Kagome's house and watched as her bedroom light turned off. Clearly, his dear friend was finally going to bed. For a moment, he closed his eyes and wondered what would life have been like had he not been gay. He would have loved to be the man who made Kagome's heart beat faster, but the reality was…he simply could not bring himself to be with a woman. He loved men, and there was no changing that fact.

Shrugging, Bankotsu climbed into his car and started the engine. It was time to get nasty.

Houjo stalked down the stairs to his bedroom. He was highly pissed off, and knew that if he didn't act soon, he would lose Kagome forever. Damn it, she was his woman. How dare that Suikotsu fuck come and interrupt their date.

He glared at the thorn laden roses that he gripped tightly in his hand. He could see the droplets of blood fall to the floor as the thorns dug deeper into his skin, however, he did not feel any pain. Instead, he felt angry. No, angry was not the right word. Rage. Hot, white, uncontrollable rage. He lifted the red roses over his head, and with all of his might, he slammed them down onto the table that stood beside him.

Over and over again, he hit the table with the roses, cursing the man who had dared to touch the woman that belonged to him. When he finally stopped, he surveyed the damage and nodded in satisfaction that all of the rose petals were now on the floor, leaving him gripping only the battered stems. Disgusted with the night's events, he flung the stems away from him and stalked into his bathroom to wash his hand.

Once his hand was washed and bandaged, Houjo sat down on his bed and noticed that he had a message waiting for him. He lifted his eyebrow and wondered if Kagome had called to apologize for having to leave him.

He pressed the message button and scowled at the machine when he heard Yumi's soft voice. She had called to see if he wanted to go out to dinner the next night, and he decided that he needed something to do while he made further plans about Kagome. Besides, Yumi was an easy lay and he would take great pride in fucking her while visions of Kagome danced in his head.

He quickly dialed Yumi's house and made plans with her. He was going to have a good time tomorrow, and once his needs had been met, he would concentrate fully on Kagome.

Satisfied with his decision, Houjo leaned back onto his bed and closed his eyes, a satisfied smirk upon his lips. Yes, the better man would win out in the end, and that man would be him.

Sesshoumaru's night had gone from bad to worse. He had hoped to spend his evening relaxing with a good book, but somehow, Yura had found out that he was in the hospital and she had decided to come and visit him.

When she had entered the room, she had been wearing a long trench coat, and he had cocked his eyebrow up. Clearly, the woman was insane. He watched as she gave him a smoldering glance and then closed the door behind her.

"I hear that you aren't feeling very well, Sesshy. I thought that you might need some cheering up." She purred, her hands playing with the belt that held the coat closed.

"If you wish to cheer me up, leave." Sesshoumaru said, his tone bored. Damn, what in the hell had he been thinking when he got involved with this piece of trash? He knew that he should have stayed home that night, but his long-time friend had insisted that they go out to one of the popular nightspots. After having entirely too much to drink, he met Yura.

"Oh, don't be like that, Sesshy." Yura admonished. "I just want to make you feel good. I know that you have been missing me."

Rolling his eyes, Sesshoumaru shook his head. "As I said at our last meeting, I do not wish to have any more contact with you. You are nothing to me, Yura. Now, leave before I have you escorted out." He said as he closed his eyes.

Yura felt her temper rise a bit, but decided to make one last ditch effort. She untied the belt and sauntered over to the bed. She knew that her body was the picture of perfection, and that Sesshoumaru would not be able to resist her once she got started. As her high heels click-clacked on the hard floor, she saw Sesshoumaru's eyes open and turn towards her.

With an audible sigh, Sesshoumaru reached up and pressed the button for the nurse. Yura had already serviced him and it had been less than satisfactory. In fact, he was sure that a store mannequin could have done a better job than Yura did.

Yura froze as the door swung open. Her mouth dropped open when Sesshoumaru ordered the nurse to escort her from the premises. She began to scream obscenities at him and vowed to make him pay for the humiliation that she was suffering.

Kaede watched as the woman had to be removed from Dr. Yamada's room by a pair of orderlies. The woman was screaming and crying as she held on to the coat. Shaking her head, she turned back to her work and sighed. Hopefully, the rest of the night would be quiet and she could get all of her paperwork done.

Sesshoumaru brooded over the incident with Yura. The woman was nothing but a bother. However, she was nothing compared to that Kagome Higurashi. That particular woman was beyond all sense. She was rude, inconsiderate, and homely. Well…maybe not homely. She was pretty. Ok, if he was going to be honest with himself, pretty was not really the word either. She was beautiful, in a frustrating, irritating way.

Of course, thinking about Kagome made him think about Dr. Suikotsu Nakamura. It was clear that the good doctor had a crush on Kagome. He was also good looking and a gentleman, at least that is what he had heard the nurses say about him. But, he was nowhere in Sesshoumaru's league. The man was simple, making him perfect for Kagome.

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed. Thinking about Suikotsu and Kagome together made him want to clench his teeth. He huffed loudly and crossed his arms. Why in the hell should it matter to him if those twits, Kagome and Suikotsu, got together? He glared at his lap for a moment and then decided that what was really wrong with him was that he needed a good night's sleep.

Calling for the nurse, he demanded something to help him sleep when she came into the room. The nurse walked out to where Kaede was sitting and grinned at the elderly nurse.

"He wants something to help him sleep." Nazuna said, her eyes twinkling. She watched Kaede put down the pen and shake her head.

"I see. Leave him to me, Nazuna." Kaede murmured, her face expressionless. She and her nurses had taken enough of his attitude. So, he wanted to be a pain in the ass, well, she was going to be as well.

She gathered her things and then went back to the room. Sesshoumaru was sitting on his bed, pouting like a child. She gave him a smile and walked over to his side.

"I have what you requested, Dr. Yamada." She said, her eye twinkling. When Sesshoumaru held out his hand to receive the medication, Kaede shook her head.

"Sorry, Dr. Yamada. This doesn't go into your mouth. If you would be so kind as to roll on your side." She said, grinning.

Sesshoumaru stared at the old woman and realized that she was serious. He was about to argue, but clamped his mouth shut. The old hag probably wanted him to argue. Well, he would give her a sight that would be burned into her feeble memory for the rest of her days.

He turned on his side and slid down the shorts that he was wearing. He took pride in his physique and worked out often, at least he did before he got sick. He felt the woman's hand upon his hip and then felt the cold alcohol wipe cleansing the area that she would inject him in. When he felt the sharp sting of the needle, he kept his face still and waited until she withdrew the needle and placed a band-aid on the injured area.

"All done, Dr. Yamada." She announced. When he turned to look at her, the old woman had turned her back and was now walking towards the door. He smirked and shook his head. Yep, he had beaten her at her own game.

He waited for the medication to take effect and when it did, he turned off the light and reclined the bed into a more comfortable position. Satisfied, his eyes closed, and a face appeared in his mind, causing him to groan. He was going to take great joy in making Kagome Higurashi pay for invading his life.

Kagome laughed and listened as Suikotsu finished his story about his days as an intern. She could not help but think about how funny and sweet he was. The fact that he was good looking and treated her right did not hurt, either. He had taken her to a very fancy restaurant and he had ordered a bottle of wine for them.

As they ate, they told each other stories about their childhoods. He laughed loudly when Kagome told him about her grandfather and how he thought that he had these great holy powers giving him the ability to exorcise demons. She told him that after a few years of hearing about demons, they finally ended up placing her grandfather into a nursing home where he met another old priest who shared his beliefs. It was a match made in heaven, she said.

Suikotsu grinned as he listened to Kagome's stories. He would love to meet her family, especially this grandfather of hers. His eyes traveled over the dress that she was wearing and he nodded. She looked like an angel in her silky white dress and matching heels. She had pulled her hair up into an elegant knot at the back of her head. He knew that he was falling for her and his body constantly reacted to the sight of her. He could only imagine what his body would do once he got her on the dance floor and into his arms.

When they had finished dinner and he paid for their meal, they got back into his car and he drove towards the club. He could tell that she was excited, and he was thrilled to find someone who loved to dance as much as he did.

When they got to the club, there was a fast Latin beat playing and he quickly grabbed Kagome's hand. They went onto the floor and started to dance. Both were amazed that they could move together so well and they had caught the attention of the other dancers. Soon, everyone was watching them and when the music finally stopped, the other patrons clapped loudly.

Suikotsu grinned and hugged Kagome to him. She was a natural and he looked forward to the next song. When it came on, it was slow and sensuous. As they moved together, he could feel his heart beating fast as Kagome snuggled closer to him. He closed his eyes and allowed his hands to run up and down Kagome's back.

He could have stayed that way for the entire night, but a tap on his shoulder made him stop and turn to look at the intruder. His eyes narrowed when he looked into the face of that Houjo guy.

Yumi wanted to cry. The first thing that she and Houjo did when he came to pick her up was to go into her bedroom and have sex. At first, she had thought that he had finally come to his senses, but when they were done, Houjo glanced at her and told her to hurry and get ready. His entire attitude had been cold and he was rude with her.

Dinner had been a disaster. He took her to a fast food restaurant and went through drive through. When he handed her the bags, he glared at her and snapped, "Don't get any food on my seats. We both know what kind of pig you are when you eat."

Her face ashen, Yumi ate very carefully. She was quiet all the way to the club and was thankful when he abandoned her to go to the bar. She had never known him to act this way, and she was fed up. She was about to call a taxi to take her home when a flash of white caught her eye.

Paling, Yumi realized that Kagome was at the club and she was in the arms of a young man who was holding her very closely to his body. Yumi glanced nervously at the bar and saw that Houjo had seen the exact same thing that she did.

He downed his drink and then began walking towards the dance floor, a menacing look upon his handsome face. She watched as he tapped the young man on the shoulder and then stepped back. She hurried to Houjo's side and grabbed his arm.

"Please, don't make a scene." She begged, her eyes pleading with his. Houjo yanked his arm away from her and glared at the young man.

Kagome wrapped her arms around Suikotsu's waist and stared at Houjo. He looked crazy and was breathing heavily. She glanced up at Suikotsu and saw him glance down at her. He gently placed his hands upon her shoulders and removed her from his body. If there was going to be a fight, he was not willing to risk Kagome's safety.

Houjo watched as Kagome stepped away and then turned back to the young man before him.

"If you think that she is going to leave me for you, you are seriously mistaking. She loves me and you are keeping us apart." Houjo growled, his eyes narrowing.

Suikotsu shook his head. Clearly, the young man was disturbed. He saw that many of the dancers around them had stopped dancing and were now watching the scene with interest.

"Houjo, Kagome is my girlfriend. She is not in love with you and only wishes to be your friend. You are frightening her with your actions and if you persist, she will not want to be around you." Suikotsu said, his tone soft.

Houjo snorted. Who in the hell did this asshole think that he was. The only person scaring Kagome was him. Stepping forward, Houjo got into Suikotsu's face and snarled, "If you don't get the fuck out of here, and leave my woman with me, I will beat your ass until you can't walk."

Suikotsu's face blanked for a moment, but then a smirk crossed his features. "If you think that you can beat my ass, then let's see you try it. I dare you." He replied, his eyes narrowing.

Kagome stared at Suikotsu for a moment, and then shook her head. He had a right to defend himself, but she never thought that he would resort to violence. However, she watched as both men began to circle each other.

Manten, a very large bouncer had heard the commotion and had started to make his way over to the crowd. Just as he got there, the two young men charged at each other and began to swing. Sighing, Manten shook his head and waited for Goshinki to join him. He had known that this night would not be quiet. It never was.

Houjo was shocked at the strength and speed that Suikotsu possessed. It was clearly from the beginning of the fight that Suikotsu was the more experienced fighter. Damn, he had underestimated the man, and the blow to his jaw proved it.

When a pair of large bouncers finally broke the fight up, Suikotsu struggled to gain back control over his temper. He glanced over at Kagome and shook his head. The fear on her face quickly brought him back to his calm state and he told the bouncer that he would not go after Houjo again. After speaking to other patrons, Houjo and Yumi were both escorted to the door and told that they were no longer welcomed in the club.

Suikotsu apologized to the manager, but was told not to worry about it. Since he did not instigate it, he would not be asked to leave. However, after glancing over at Kagome, Suikotsu decided that they had both had a long night and that it was time to leave.

As they drove back to her house, he looked over and sighed. "Kagome, I apologize. I never should have fought him, but I must stress to you that he is not in his right mind, and we were not going to walk out of that club without him jumping on me." He said.

He jumped when Kagome reached over and joined their hands. "I'm glad that you were not hurt, Suikotsu. I am so embarrassed and I am sorry that he attacked you. I see what Kouga and Bankotsu meant when they said that Houjo was not stable." She replied, her voice soft.

He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and pulled up to her house. His eyes brow lifted when he noticed two young men sitting on her porch. Wary of the men, he helped Kagome out of the car and watched as she waved to them.

Kouga came hopping down the steps and embraced her. "I am so sorry that I could not be here earlier, but Jakotsu kept me busy and you know how that goes. Hi, I'm Kouga and this is Bankotsu." He said, introducing himself to Suikotsu.

Suikotsu's face relaxed when he realized that these were the two men that Kagome had mentioned. She had told him that they were her friends and that Kouga was involved with Jakotsu. Suikotsu had once known a Jakotsu a while back and had to wonder if this Jakotsu was the same one that he had known.

Kagome unlocked her door and told Kouga and Bankotsu to wait for her inside. The men gave her large grins and nodded, closing the door behind them. She turned to him with a large smile upon her face and shyly said, "I had a really good time tonight."

Suikotsu grinned. "Me too. Well, I have to get home and ice down my knuckles. It has been a long time since I had to hit someone. May I call you tomorrow?" He asked.

Nodding, Kagome grinned and watched as he lowered his head to hers. "Good night." He breathed. He kissed her gently upon her lips and delighted in their softness. He pulled back quickly when he left himself harden. He did not want to frighten her. Something told him that Kagome was not that experienced with men.

Kagome was blushing when he straightened back up and she watched him turn and walk back to his car. When he had gotten back in and driven off, Kagome brought her hand to her mouth and shook her head. It had been a wonderful kiss, but why, instead of thinking about Suikotsu, was she thinking about Sesshoumaru Yamada? Groaning, she turned and walked into her house, ready to face her two friends.